Midnight Mercantile Handsewn Bags

The Pop-Up Collection Crafted from vintage fabrics - focusing on Kathy's love of heritage wool plaid. This One-of-a-Kind bag has a bit of history sewn into every stitch. Materials: Cotton, denim, fabric, tweed, wool; Primary fabric type: Wool; Secondary fabric type: Cotton Each bag is carefully constructed by hand in Cornwall, NY, giving forgotten fabrics a new life. Because I use vintage and reclaimed fabrics - each one is truly one of a kind! Quality craftsmanship means these bags can withstand everyday use: •Sturdy genuine leather shoulder strap, secured with brass rivets •Reinforced seams •Fully lined •Brass latch-hook inside for keys or use to clasp bag closed •Leather tabs reinforce bag opening •Made in Cornwall, NY About Kathy Fogarty from Midnight Mercantile Midnight Mercantile the Result of Many Late Nights Dreaming and Creating As the eternal optimist, I am always looking to the future, and the future of my son. I wanted to find a way to start an at home business that would give me to stay involved in his school work and activities. I brought my creativity, knowledge and experience from working many years in the New York fashion industry to my new endeavor. I have a love of beautiful natural fabrics, quality construction, clever design and desire to leave a smaller carbon footprint on this earth into a business I could call my own. I spent many a night knitting, felting, sewing, and weaving to create a collection of accessories and home decorative items that would be useful, charming and sustainably sourced. Midnight Mercantile was born. With help from my dear friend, Gail, and lots of experimentation, I began making 100% wool felt fabrics for bags, drink coozies and wreaths. I use natural wool fiber locally sourced from New York state farms to make felt. I source my core materials locally with businesses who pay fair wages to their employees. All of my fabrics are natural fibers.